Saturday, May 7, 2011

So, it's been a crazy couple of weeks and I haven't even had a chance to finish recording the last of my [5in5] songs. But after listening to what I do have, I've realized how much damage being pregnant and teaching highschool choir everyday for a year has done. Add a lack of vocal practice and spring allergies and my voice is pretty much shot! Disappointing? Yes, very. Embarrasing? Slightly. I have my degree in voice. Shouldn't I be able to stay at the top of my game? Yes, I should. But, I didn't. So, now what? The way I see it, I have three choices - 1.give up, 2. stay the way I am, or 3. suck it up and get to work at improving myself. If you're actually reading this, you probably know me well enough to know that I am not the type of person that just totally gives up. But, I'm also not the type of person that is intrinsically motivated to do much of anything, especially after having kids I'm just too tired to think, much less actually do anything. I'm pretty sure that's normal.....I hope. So, as much as I would like to choose option number three and set aside practice/writing time every day I know that life and kids will get in the way. But I have to say that the [5in5] challange has reignited my passion, not just for writing music, but for music in general. I don't just want to sing more and write more, I want to listen more. So, that's what I'm going to do, but a little at a time in intervals that I know I can handle. I'm setting a goal to practice singing for 30-60 minutes on Tuesday's and Thursday's while my boys nap. If I get more time in, it will be a bonus. I'm also going to be listening to more music. I'm pulling up the youtube, connecting it up to my sound system and creating playlists of music I've never heard. I'm actually pretty excited about it. I LOVE music! How did I forget that?! Well, I don't want to forget again. Thanks [5in5]. Thanks @DanielJohn for reminding me!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

So, day 4's song was kind of a flop and didn't really get finished b/c we had company in and I got super busy. So technically this is the day 5 song, but I'll count it as 4 since 4 doesn't have one posted :) There will be more. The recording isn't great, it gets staticky at points and my singing is weak as I'm trying to be quiet for my sleeping boys, but here it is!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

This SongHere's a little song that God gave to me todayHe told me how He loves me and that in His hands I'll stayNothing can separate me from this love He givesSo in His hands and by His love I live

Now there's a little more to this song and it's for youThere's nothing you have done and there's nothing you could doTo keep you from the love that Jesus died to send your wayThat's why He gave this song to me today.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

So, I'm a couple days late, but i didn't know this was going on until today. 5in5 - 5 songs in 5 days. 5 new songs. But, seeing others do it sparked something in me and this song came out. So, I guess I'm jumping in. I'll just end a couple of days late :) Well, here's day 1.

Live Out Loud

Faded dreamsFar awayI watch you from a distance playingThrough my headWhen did I forget?

I want to let it goShout it outMake the Most of every moment andLive out Loud

I want to let it goShout it outMake the Most of every moment andLive out Loud

So many distrations catching my eyeBreaking my gaze for the hundred and seventeenth timeTwenty four hours is all I've gotBut somehow I forgot

I want to let it goShout it outMake the Most of every momentI want to live a lifeThat leaves a legacyI don't want to forgetAwaken the dreamsI want to give my all - live my life like there's no tomorrow andLive out Loud